Champaign · Champaign County, IL
Things to do alone in Champaign
Scout analyzed 74 Champaign places and surfaced the ones that actually fit solo.
Places analyzed
74
Matches
24
Typical spend
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Typical visit
1.4 hr
Scout-verified spots
Outdoors
Kaufman Park
Shopping
Columbia Street Roastery
Food & Drink
Maple & Yolk
Campustown
BrewLab Coffee
Downtown Champaign
Esquire Lounge
Pizza, sandwiches & a vast beer list offered in easygoing surrounds with sidewalk seating.
Food & Drink
BakeLab
Downtown Champaign
Seven Saints
Stylish, wood-trimmed American tavern for creative burgers, craft beer, cocktails & wine.
Campustown
Caffe Bene Green
Coffeehouse chain with a relaxed European vibe & a menu of sweet treats & sandwiches.
Midtown
Avionics - Flying Machine Coffee
Food & Drink
Espresso Royale Cafe - Village Green
Established coffeehouse chain with a laid-back retro feel, featuring fair-trade coffee.
Food & Drink
Hopscotch Bakery + Market
Food & Drink
Caffe Paradiso
Colorful, spacious Italian cafe offering premium coffee, panini & locally made pastries.
Downtown Champaign
Farren's at The Inman
Low-key joint doling out burgers & other American grub, plus a selection of draft beers.
Downtown Champaign
Sticky Rice - Downtown
Outdoors
Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve
Outdoors
Meadowbrook Park
Extensive area includes a farm, play structure, acres of restored prairie, several gardens & trails.
Outdoors
West Side Park
Grassy outdoor activity area with a pavilion & picnic tables, plus walking paths & a water fountain.
Food & Drink
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
Chain outpost serving a large menu of Italian fare plus specialty cocktails in a laid-back setting.
Downtown Champaign
Hamilton Walker's
Classy American steakhouse with specialty cocktails & a retro vibe in a circa-1880s building.
Outdoors
Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden
Outdoors
Dana Colbert Park
Grassy 55-acre community park with a fishing lake, pavilions, paths, volleyball court & playground.
Food & Drink
Baxters American Grille
Steaks & American entrees plus wine & cocktails in a relaxed, art-decorated space with live music.
Outdoors
University of Illinois Arboretum
Lush botanical garden & wedding venue featuring cherry trees & flowering plants.
Outdoors
Homer Lake Forest Preserve
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
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